Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for a Hyperconnected World
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Network Virtualization and Edge/Fog Computing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 1057
Special Issue Editors
Interests: programmable and software-defined wireless networks; beyond 5G and 6G communication networks and architectures; security in the Internet of Things and cyber physical systems
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Interests: telecommunications; Software-Defined Networks (SDNs); Network Function Virtualization; cloud computing; machine learning; Internet of Things
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Driven by the need for further innovation, efficiency and productivity, a hyperconnected world is the vision of an Internet that goes beyond connecting individuals to include public and private services and applications, such as public transport, energy supply, medical services, etc.
However, there are challenges to realizing this vision due to the different properties and performances of the various networks and communication technologies used by these services as well as their application performance requirements. This heterogeneity threatens to add further complexity to the management of the Internet and limit innovative applications and services.
The abstraction of resources and programmability offered by Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies make them ideal for addressing these challenges.
However, the utilization of SDN and NFV has always been researched in the context of a specific application or networking technology. This Special Issue offers an opportunity for researchers and engineers across all sectors and applications to present their latest progress in SDN and NFV in a more holistic context. It will also represent the focal point for readers interested in this ever-growing field. The topics considered in this workshop include, but are not limited to, the following:
- SDN and NFV for 6G;
- Internet of Things and Smart Cities;
- Security and Security Applications;
- Resource Optimization and Management;
- Mobility Management;
- Software-Defined Wireless Networking Architectures and Applications;
- Machine learning techniques;
- Simulation and Testing Techniques;
- Roadmaps to SDWN Adoption and Standardization.
Dr. Faycal Bouhafs
Dr. Sachin Sharma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- SDN
- NFV
- network programmability
- smart cities
- Internet of Things
- SDWN
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